Custodian II, Residence Life

Location: Hattiesburg, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001, United States

Full-time staff position, not grant funded.

About the role

Performs routine manual cleaning of assigned areas under the direction of Custodial Area Supervisors, Custodial Supervisor, or Senior Custodial Supervisor. This position is considered essential personnel and requires storm duty and emergency call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Assists supervisors in responding to emergency situations during and after hours, including property damage, personal injury, water leaks, flooding, overflowing restroom fixtures, broken glass, and accidents involving bodily fluids.
• Operates and demonstrates knowledge of equipment such as auto scrubbers, buffers, dry vacuums, and wet vacuums.
• Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors; dusts and cleans surfaces; washes windows, walls, blinds, trash cans, air conditioning grills, and glass doors.
• Cleans rooms, replenishes supplies, and maintains drinking fountains in assigned buildings.
• Empties indoor and outdoor trash; sweeps entrances, steps, and sidewalks.
• Cleans windows, door areas, stairwells, and other assigned areas.
• Maintains large public areas such as lobbies, study rooms, and chapter rooms.
• Cleans areas used for special events in residence halls.
• Follows directions from area supervisors, supervisor, and lead personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED, or 6 months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures, professional standards, and regulations.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, custodial materials, tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Ability to manage time effectively, complete assignments accurately, and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and react quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Basic computer skills, including understanding of application software and the internet.
• Ability to obtain a driver’s license prior to employment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of work-related experience.

About the University of Southern Mississippi

Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi delivers programs to over 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and online. As a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, Southern Miss is one of the nation’s leading research institutions, known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and language development for children with communication disorders. The university is a national leader in cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among other disciplines. Southern Miss produces graduates ready for emerging technologies through programs in computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering, while addressing workforce shortages in education and nursing. The university holds accreditation in four major areas of the arts and competes in 17 NCAA Division I sports as the Golden Eagles.

Pay

$12.00 per hour